Jan Suraaj chief accepts responsibility for the party’s wipeout, announces maun upvas and challenges the ruling NDA to deliver on its flagship ₹2 lakh promise.
Key Highlights
- Prashant Kishor says he takes 100% responsibility for Jan Suraaj’s poor performance.
- Party contested 238 seats but failed to win even one.
- Announces maun upvas (silence fast) for introspection.
- Declares he will quit politics if the ruling JDU/NDA fulfils its promise of giving ₹2 lakh to 1.5 crore families.
- Says officials told voters they would receive the ₹2 lakh benefit if NDA returned to power.
Prashant Kishor, founder of the Jan Suraaj Party, issued his first public response to the Bihar Assembly election results, taking complete responsibility for his party’s failure. He said the defeat was a clear indication that Jan Suraaj could not win the confidence of the people despite a positive and persistent campaign.
“I Take All The Blame”
Speaking to the media, Kishor openly admitted that the party “failed somewhere,” despite putting in sincere efforts across Bihar. His acknowledgment stands in sharp contrast to typical political blame games, as he said, “I take 100% responsibility for this result.”
Massive Contest, Zero Seats
Jan Suraaj fought an ambitious battle by contesting 238 out of 243 seats, but failed to secure a single win. The result marks a major setback for Kishor’s attempt to introduce a new political alternative in Bihar.
Vow of Silence for Self-Reflection
Kishor announced a maun upvas (vow of silence) to reflect on the failure and introspect on what the party must change going forward. He also reiterated that he is not resigning immediately based on the election outcome.
“I Will Quit Politics If JDU Keeps Its Promise”
Issuing a bold challenge to the ruling alliance, Kishor declared that he will retire from politics entirely if the JDU-led government fulfills its pre-poll promise of transferring ₹2 lakh each to 1.5 crore families in Bihar.
He stated: “If Nitish Kumar gives ₹2 lakh to all the families he promised, I will retire from politics without any conditions.”
Denial of Vote-Buying Allegations
Kishor dismissed claims that people sold their votes. Instead, he alleged that many voters were told by officials that the promised ₹2 lakh benefit would be given only if the NDA returned to power — shaping voter perception and influencing decisions.
